The award-winning criminal justice management specialization in the master's degree in management can teach you advanced skills in administration, leadership, and collaboration to boost your career

In the Master of Science in management program with a criminal justice specialization at University of Maryland University College, you'll obtain advanced knowledge of crime prevention, law enforcement, investigative forensics, and crisis management—as well as strong skills in business management. This award-winning criminal justice specialization can help you learn to effectively manage large teams, departments, and bureaus across the criminal justice profession.

About the Management Master's Degree with Criminal Justice Management Specialization

The criminal justice management curriculum features case studies of real criminal justice management issues to help you build skills you can apply immediately in the workplace. We also facilitate networking opportunities between you and employers, and we work with employers to actively help them recruit our students.

Our curriculum is designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars. You'll learn theories combined with real-world applications and practical skills you can apply on the job right away.

To be eligible, you must have completed these courses before being accepted to the Graduate School and earned a B or better in the courses.

You must have completed these courses no more than four years before beginning your graduate studies. The substitutions listed above are the only substitutions possible. Courses must have been taken at UMUC. Transfer credits are not accepted.

About the Faculty

Featured Faculty

Kathleen Hogan

Richard A. Pauli

Kathleen Hogan

Chair of Intelligence Management Program

Kathy Hogan arrived at UMUC in 2013 as an adjunct professor of intelligence management. She was selected to become the program chair of intelligence management in late 2013 and continually works with faculty subject matter experts to improve and update course content and materials. Her teaching philosophy capitalizes on students' experience, interests, and strengths, creating lasting learning experiences by applying theoretical concepts to current events and practical solutions to problems.

She had a 23-year career in the U.S. Navy as an intelligence officer and continues to follow current events in domestic and international politics closely. Following her retirement from active duty, she and her husband moved to North Carolina and followed a new business direction, opening a cabinet design business and a shop that offered local art, floral pieces, and other home furnishings. She and her husband then added a bicycle shop and enjoyed being part of the Western North Carolina cycling community. Kathy served on the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and was elected to serve as president her final year. She remains a competitive master’s triathlete.

Hogan was a member of the teaching faculty of the Joint Military Intelligence College (now National Intelligence University), and was instrumental in initiating the college’s baccalaureate completion program. She designed and taught several undergraduate courses and also taught the graduate thesis writing course. She is a member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers and the International Association for Intelligence Education.

Hogan earned a Doctor of Philosophy in government/international relations from Georgetown University and a master’s degree in political science from Stanford University. Her dissertation examined three case studies of water sharing arrangements in international river basins. She has research interest in cultural geography, the intersection of political and cultural dimensions of sacred spaces, and the spiritual dimension in international security relations.

Richard A. Pauli

Richard A. Pauli is program chair of the criminal justice management program at University of Maryland University College. He received his JD from Boston University and his MA in Management from the McGregor School of Antioch University. He has more than 20 years of experience in teaching and course design in online, face-to-face, and hybrid programs for graduate students. Prior to joining UMUC, Pauli was a practicing attorney and also held senior management positions in a variety of for-profit ventures, ranging from large, transnational information companies to Internet software startups.

Pauli has taught a variety of courses, covering topics such as leadership, ethics, and management in organizations and society. His current research interests include online pedagogy, ethics, and critical thinking in decision making.

In his non-teaching life, Pauli is a playwright and a musician. His most recent Baltimore-area production ran in May and June 2016 at the Fells Point Corner Theatre. He has just completed a Star Trek parody musical and is working on an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet set in Appalachia and featuring traditional string-band music.

The 25 percent discount will be applied to out-of-state tuition for most programs. The tuition discount will not be applied to the following graduate programs and related courses: Master of Business Administration; Master of Science in data analytics; Master of Science in digital forensics and cyber investigation; Master of Science in cybersecurity management and policy; Master of Science in cybersecurity technology; graduate certificates in cybersecurity management and policy, cybersecurity technology, and foundations in business analytics; and all doctoral programs and specializations.

The tuition for students who meet the criteria for Maryland residency will be the applicable in-state rate. Tuition for active-duty military, members of the Selected Reserves, National Guard, and the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the spouses and dependents of these student groups will be the applicable military rate. If you are a student using Post 9/11 benefits, please contact an advisor at 800-939-UMUC to determine if you can apply both benefits.

All students are required to pay tuition for all courses in which they are enrolled. Tuition rates are subject to the approval of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. They may be changed, or other charges may be included, as a result of the Board of Regents decisions. Notwithstanding any other provision of this or any other university publication, the university reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees and other charges at any time such changes are deemed necessary by the university and the USM Board of Regents.

The Board of Regents has authorized the university to charge a student's delinquent account for all collection costs incurred by the university. The normal collection fee is 17 percent plus attorney and/or court costs. The service charge for a dishonored check is $30. Requests for services (for example, transcripts, diplomas, registration) will be denied until all debts are paid.

Complete this form to have an admissions counselor contact you. If you're a current UMUC student, please visit the Help Center.

First Name

Please provide your First Name.

Please remove HTML markup from the First Name field.

Last Name

Please provide your Last Name.

Please remove HTML markup from the Last Name field.

E-Mail Address

Please provide a valid E-Mail Address.

Please remove HTML markup from the E-Mail Address field.

Phone

Please provide a validPhone.

Please remove HTML markup from the Phone field.

ZIP Code or APO/FPO

Please provide a validZIP Code or APO/FPO.

Please remove HTML markup from the ZIP Code or APO/FPO field.

Degree of Interest

Please choose a Degree of Interest.

Please remove HTML markup from the Degree of Interest field.

Academic Area of Interest

Please choose an Academic Area of Interest.

Please remove HTML markup from the Academic Area of Interest field.

U.S. Military Affiliation (if applicable)

Please choose a U.S. Military Affiliation

Please remove HTML markup from the U.S. Military Affiliation field.

UMUC values your privacy. The information you supply on this form will be used to respond to your request for information and may be shared with parties working on behalf of UMUC for limited purposes. For more details, read our privacy policy.

Quick Links

UMUC For

Issues in Criminal Justice

CCJS 495 | 3 Credits

Prerequisites: 15 upper-level credits in CCJS. An integrative study of the various components of the American criminal justice system. The goal is to apply principles of interagency cooperation, critical thinking, and systems approaches to solve practical problems in a criminal justice environment. Topics include problem solving, case study analysis, strategic planning, teamwork, and professional writing.

Correctional Administration

CCJS 497 | 3 Credits

Prerequisite: CCJS 100 or CCJS 105. Recommended: CCJS 230. An examination of prison administration, including theories of management and institutional structure and purpose. The objective is to apply organizational concepts, leadership, and effective administrative approaches to the management of correctional structures and offender populations. Emphasis is on organization and management in the field of corrections. Discussion covers organizational structure, communication, self-assessment, strategic planning, decision making, and human resources. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CCJS 497 or CCJS 498D.

Critical Analysis of the Criminal Justice System

CJMS 600 | 3 Credits

An analysis of the U.S. criminal justice system. Topics include the role of criminal justice agencies and personnel in the prevention and response to crime, as well as interagency cooperation and coalition building from a manager's perspective.

Perspectives in Law Enforcement Management

CJMS 610 | 3 Credits

A study of law-enforcement philosophies and techniques to reduce crime commonly applied at the organizational level. Topics include the politics of policing, police/community relations, police research, professionalization of personnel, and emerging problems in policing from a domestic and international perspective.

Issues in Correctional Administration

CJMS 620 | 3 Credits

Prerequisites: CJMS 600 and 610. An in-depth study of current challenges for managers in correctional environments. Topics include the privatization of corrections, intelligence sharing, re-entry and community corrections, security threat groups, assessment techniques and empirical evaluations of treatment methods, special populations, growth rates, the political environment, and interagency and community cooperation.

Seminar in Security Management

CJMS 630 | 3 Credits

Prerequisites: CJMS 600 and 610. A study of the management of security operations within a private setting. Discussion covers vulnerability assessment; emergency planning; interagency cooperation; threat assessment; use of technology; and information gathering, sharing, and storing. Topics also include personnel management, budgeting, reporting requirements, and current trends.

Criminal Justice Intelligence Systems and Approaches

CJMS 640 | 3 Credits

Prerequisites: CJMS 600 and 610. An in-depth examination of the principles that guide the gathering and sharing of intelligence in the United States. Emphasis is on the interoperability between crime-fighting agencies within the criminal justice system. Topics include analytic methodologies, interview and interrogation techniques, open-source and proprietary data sources, criminal organization analysis, criminal conspiracy, enterprise theory, trial testimony, and witness protection.

Legal Aspects within the Criminal Justice System

CJMS 650 | 3 Credits

Prerequisites: CJMS 600 and 610. An introduction to the impact of constitutional and criminal law on managerial responsibilities within the criminal justice system. Topics include pivotal historic and current legal cases and their application to methods of prevention, as well as reaction to crime in the United States.

Issues in Criminal Justice Leadership

CJMS 660 | 3 Credits

Prerequisite: 30 credits of coursework, including all core and criminal justice management specialization courses except MGMT 670. A discussion of case studies involving successful leaders in the criminal justice system. Analysis covers the various characteristics and leadership styles that have proven most effective in the profession. Various theories, models, historical examples, and practical applications are reviewed. Senior criminal justice leaders discuss issues via videoconferencing. Topics include ethics and virtue in criminal justice; navigating the political environment (e.g., being politically savvy without being political); staff development; and labor relations, media relations, and working effectively with various advocacy groups.

Organizational Theory

MGMT 610 | 3 Credits

An overview of the fundamental concepts of organizational theory and design in the context of a postindustrial and increasingly global society. The study of organizations encompasses several key knowledge areas essential to today's manager: the impact of technological and workforce changes on society, organizational ethics and social responsibility, global issues, history of management thought and its relevance for managers today, and systems thinking and the challenges of managing in today's complex and rapidly changing environment. Discussion addresses essential concepts in organizational theory and design, including measuring effectiveness, organizational life cycles, options for organizational structure, and becoming the learning organization.

Intercultural Communication and Leadership

MGMT 615 | 3 Credits

(Not open to students who have completed MGMT 620, MGMT 625, ADMN 620, ADMN 625, ADMN 625C, or ADMN 635C.) A study of organizational communication, leadership, and decision-making skills essential for all managers in intercultural environments. Theories of culture are examined and applied in relation to leadership style and practices, as well as to organizational communication across cultural groups. Team development and leadership are explored in an intercultural environment.

Organizational Theory and Behavior

MGMT 630 | 6 Credits

(Not open to students who have completed MGMT 610, MGMT 615, MGMT 620, MGMT 625, MGMT 635, ADMN 601, ADMN 620, ADMN 625, ADMN 635, ADMN 625C, or ADMN 635C.) An overview of the fundamental concepts of organizational theory and organizational behavior in the context of a postindustrial and increasingly global society. Topics include the impact of technological and workforce changes on society, organizational ethics and social responsibility, organizational communication, leadership and decision-making skills in intercultural environments, the history of management thought and its relevance for managers today, and systems thinking and the challenges of managing in today's complex and rapidly changing environment.

Financial Decision Making for Managers

MGMT 640 | 3 Credits

Prerequisite: Knowledge of the fundamental concepts of financial accounting and economics, including opportunity cost, the time value of money, and financial analysis. An investigation of financial decision making in business, government, and not-for-profit organizations. Emphasis is on the application of financial and nonfinancial information to a wide range of management decisions, from product pricing and budgeting to project analysis and performance measurement. A variety of decision-making tools (such as break-even analysis, activity-based costing procedures, and discounted cash flow techniques) are studied. Contemporary managerial practices are explored.

Statistics for Managerial Decision Making

MGMT 650 | 3 Credits

Prerequisite: Knowledge of the fundamentals of statistical methods, techniques, and tools. An examination of how managers organize, analyze, and interpret data for decision making. Focus is on developing skills in using statistical tools to make effective business decisions in all areas of public and private-sector decision making, including accounting, finance, marketing, production management, and human resource management. Topics include collecting data; describing, sampling, and presenting data; probability; statistical inference; regression analysis; forecasting; and risk analysis. Microsoft Excel is used extensively for organizing, analyzing, and presenting data.

Strategic Management Capstone

MGMT 670 | 3 Credits

Prerequisite: Completion of 24 credits including all other core courses. A capstone investigation of how strategy interacts with and guides an organization within its internal and external environments. Focus is on corporate- and business unit-level strategy, strategy development, strategy implementation, and the overall strategic management process. Topics include organizational mission, vision, goal setting, environmental assessment, and strategic decision making. Techniques such as industry analysis, competitive analysis, and portfolio analysis are presented. Discussion covers strategic implementation as it relates to organizational structure, policy, leadership, and evaluation issues. The ability to "think strategically" and to weigh things from the perspective of the total enterprise operating in an increasingly global market environment is emphasized. Case analyses and text material are used to integrate knowledge and skills gained through previous study.

Orientation to Graduate Studies at UMUC

UCSP 615 | 0 Credits

(Required within the first 6 credits of graduate study for all new graduate students, except MBA students). An overview of the skills needed for academic and professional success. Focus is on enhancing communication and critical thinking skills. Assignments provide familiarity with tools such as social media and library and information resources. APA style and resources are also addressed.

Introduction to Accounting & Financial Management

UCSP 620 | 0 Credits

(Recommended as preparation for MGMT 640 or ACCT 610 for students with little or no background in accounting and finance.) A basic study of accounting and financial management concepts and their application in analyzing financial statements and estimating the value of long-lived capital projects and investments. The financial statements of actual companies are analyzed using financial ratios. Future and present value of financial and real assets/investments are calculated based on the time value of money. Emphasis is on gaining an appreciation for how financial management and accounting information can be used to support financial analysis, valuation, and decision making in various contexts.

Introduction to Research Methods

UCSP 630 | 0 Credits

(Recommended as preparation for Statistics for Managerial Decision Making (3 Credits, MGMT 650) or HAIN 650 for students who lack a background in statistics.) A presentation of basic research techniques and methodologies used in organizational research and evaluation studies to make business decisions. Focus is on applying basic research techniques to assess the performance of individuals, work groups, and organizations. Topics include principles of good data collection, presentation of data in tables and charts, summary and description of numerical data, basic probability and discrete estimation, the fundamentals of hypothesis testing, and the use of existing research-based materials to solve business problems. Discussion emphasizes basic approaches and beginning skills necessary to evaluate research materials and their use in decision making.